David gears up for 300-mile cycle challenge

David Martin signed up to the charity’s ‘Country to Coast’ challenge after being inspired on a daily basis by the work of the Trust.  

David, the director of external relations at the charity, will today (Thursday 9th July) start the gruelling cycle ride which sees him start at Papworth Trust’s Kerry Farm and ends at its Waveney Centre in Lowestoft on Sunday.

David, 54, who lives in Little Shelford, said: “I hope to raise around £2,000 from the challenge and due to my involvement in the charity, I know that every single penny will make a real difference to the lives of the disabled people we work with.

“I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me. Every time I’m struggling up a big hill, I will think about the money raised and it will spur me on.”

David, whose previous cycling best was 200 miles in Holland, admitted he was fortunate to be able to take his place in the challenge after undergoing a total knee replacement two years ago.

His training was also not without its difficulties after he ended up in Addenbrooke's Hospital’s A&E department on three separate occasions after being bitten by deer ticks on the head while cycling.

But he added: “Training has gone well and I am now chomping at the bit to get going.”

Anyone wanting to sponsor David can do so via his JustGiving page


About Papworth Trust:

Papworth Trust offers essential support and care to disabled and older people, their families and carers. We help people of all ages to live independently in their own homes, to learn new skills, and to find and keep jobs that are right for them. To find out more about the charity please go to www.papworthtrust.org.uk

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For more information please contact Dave Gooderham on [email protected] or mobile 07903 872531.
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